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NRM Party Candidates Make Last-Minute Appeals to Over 45,000 Delegates

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As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party prepares for the Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections on Thursday, candidates are intensifying their campaigns to win over 45,000 delegates nationwide. The elections will see Ms. Anita Among, the incumbent Speaker of Parliament, face off against her predecessor, Ms. Rebecca Kadaga, for the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female). Ms. Among has been meeting with district speakers, seeking their support and addressing long-standing grievances, including limited facilitation and lack of recognition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CEC elections are scheduled for Thursday, with over 45,000 delegates nationwide casting their votes.
  • The key race is for the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) position between Ms. Anita Among and Ms. Rebecca Kadaga.
  • Ms. Among has met with district speakers, promising to ensure better facilitation and capacity-building training for them.
  • She has also praised President Museveni for upholding internal democracy and allowing all aspirants to contest for positions freely.
  • The outcome of the elections could shape the NRM's internal dynamics and influence Uganda's broader political landscape as the party heads into the next general elections.
  • The CEC is the top decision-making organ of the NRM, responsible for formulating party policy, guiding strategy, and overseeing the implementation of decisions across the country.

Statistics:

  • 45,000 delegates will cast their votes in the CEC elections.
  • The elections are scheduled for August 27-28 at Kololo Independence Grounds.
  • The CEC is composed of 17 members, including the national chairperson, President Museveni, and senior party officials.
  • The elections are held every five years during the party's national delegates' conference.

Sources:

  • The article cites The New Vice Chairperson's remarks and actions.
  • The data on the number of delegates and election schedule is reported by the article.
  • The description of the CEC's composition and functions is based on the article's general knowledge.

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